Many parts of the United States are dealing with drought, but out West lack of water creates a host of issues that reach beyond the farm gate. And it appears another historic dry season has hit some of the most productive land in the country.

To get perspective on that Tim Hearden and Todd Fitchette with Western Farm Press share their insights on what is becoming a more complicated issue. As reservoir levels drop, cities make their pull on water and government regulators choose subdivisions over farmland, food production will take a hit.

Listen in as they discuss the many aspects of the water situation in a part of the country that appears to be looking at recurring drought for the future.

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